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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,199.77, 676,460.93 and 272,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,199.77, 676,460.93 and 272,407.71 is: 375,914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,199.77 : 676,460.93 = 272,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,199.77/676,460.93 = 272,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,199.77x = 676,460.93 × 272,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,199.77x = 184,273,172,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,273,172,845.77/490,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,914.44

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